Manzini- A number of WEM high school students from the Swaziland branch will not write their matric exams because of their past mischievous deeds.

The students cannot get study permits to come to write their exams at their school’s branch at Ngodini in Nelspruit. To obtain the permits they have to get forms from the South African High Commissioner in Swaziland where there are certain requirements that they have to meet. The requirements are being covered by medical aid that is recognized here in SA, going to a doctor to fill in a medical certificate, getting a police clearance, ect. For them to get the clearances, police have to take their finger prints and check whether they have any criminal records. Once they are found to be having any record then they cannot get any clearance and thus they cannot obtain any study permits.

The school principal confirmed this when the Voice called him. He said it was true that some of their students will not write their matric exams because they could not get police clearances and there is nothing they can do as a school because it’s beyond their control and they need the permits for them to be allowed into the exams room as they are international students. He then said they will try their level best to assist those that they can assist as long as they come to them on time.